The Ellis Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry A project of New Ohio Review (see other related projects). About New Ohio Review awards [a cash prize] for a poem or series of poems, a short story, and a piece of creative nonfiction submitted in each genre. This contest is judged by alumni of Ohio University’s Creative Writing program. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $23 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Ellis Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableThe Ellis Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Ellis Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 November 2026* (approx. 64 days from now) through 14 January 2027.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $750 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 November 2026* (approx. 64 days from now) through 14 January 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $750 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 November 2026* (approx. 64 days from now) through 14 January 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $750 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Ellis Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 36 reports from 33 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 23 min | 54.1 mean avg | 45.0 median | 117 max days (26.7 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 5.56 % of submissions accepted (101.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.06 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 94.44 % (50.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 85.3 % form, 14.7 % unspecified | 2.8 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $21.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 2 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 19:28 UTC (4 hours, 17 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsNew Ohio Review Charges fees for all submissionsNew Ohio Review Editors' Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsNew Ohio Review Literary Prizes Charges fees for all submissionsNORward Prizes Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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